Audiology & Hearing Aid Management

The Audiologists at North Fulton Ear, Nose & Throat Associates are licensed doctors of Audiology who partner directly with our Otolaryngologists to identify and offer solutions to all varieties of hearing issues. Our team of experts evaluates, treat, and rehabilitate patients for the complete range of ear problems, including hearing loss, single-sided deafness, tinnitus and balance.

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Types of Hearing Loss

Conductive: A problem with the outer or middle ear, conductive hearing loss is often medically or surgically treatable. A common example is chronic middle ear infection.

Sensorineural: The most common type, sensorineural hearing loss is a problem with the inner ear or the hearing nerve, is usually permanent, and can be rehabilitated with amplification through hearing aids.

Causes of Hearing Loss:

Aging

Repeated exposure to loud noises

Infections

Injuries to the head or ear

Birth defects or genetics

Ototoxic reaction to drugs or cancer treatment such as antibiotics, chemotherapy, or radiation

Common Signs of Hearing Loss

You may…

Hear but not understand people

Have difficulty understanding radio, television or public address systems

Need to watch a person’s lips in order to understand

Find yourself asking people to repeat what they have said

Pretend to understand

May avoid people and isolate yourself

May find it emotionally and physically exhausting to communicate

Think that you are the only one who has these difficulties

Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss

Many people put off getting help for their hearing loss because they think it’s insignificant – something they can deal with by simply turning the TV louder or asking friends to repeat themselves. But research has linked untreated hearing loss to significant issues such as: